interstate

[in-ter-steyt, in-ter-steyt]

adjective

1. connecting or involving different states.

   interstate commerce.

noun

1. a highway serving two or more states.

2. (sometimes initial capital letter),  a highway that is part of the nationwide U.S. Interstate Highway System.

interstate

/ ˈɪntəˌsteɪt /

adjective

1. between or involving two or more of the states of the US, Australia, etc

adverb

1. to or into another state

verb

1. a motorway crossing between states

Other Word Forms

• noninterstate adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of interstate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; inter- + state

Example Sentences

Drivers are unwilling to drive on interstate highways out of fear of losing their livelihoods due to enhanced checks.

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, Hawaii joined California, Washington and Oregon in launching the West Coast Health Alliance: an interstate compact meant to provide science-based immunization guidance as an alternative to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times

Superior Court for the Southern District of Florida, retired Miami police officer Marcus Thomas Perez pleaded not guilty to the felony charge of transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce.

From Los Angeles Times

If convicted, Cui and Miller face up to five years in prison for conspiracy, five years for interstate stalking, 20 for violating the Arms Export Control Act and 10 years for smuggling.

From Los Angeles Times

John Miller, 63, and a Chinese man, Cui Guanghai, are wanted by the FBI on charges relating to conspiracy to commit interstate stalking and conspiracy, smuggling and violations of the Arms Control Act.

From BBC

Related Words

• artery 
• avenue 
• boulevard 
• freeway 
• parking lot 
• path 
• roadway 
• street 
• superhighway 
• thoroughfare 
• track 
• turnpike